Obituaries

Obituaries

Colleen June Blackford

Colleen June Blackford

February 8, 2026

A Celebration of Life Gathering for Colleen June Blackford, 93, of Norwalk who passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Inurnment of cremains will be at a later date in the North River Cemetery, rural Norwalk, IA.

Colleen June Blackford...

Dustin Wayne Burns

Dustin Wayne Burns

February 8, 2026

Dustin Wayne Burns, 44, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the evening of Sunday, February 8, 2026. Dustin was born on February 19, 1981 in Des Moines, Iowa to Steven Dale and Paula Ray (Foresman) Burns.

Dustin attended Whittier Elementary School and went on to graduate from Indianola High School. He followed in his dad's footsteps and...

Paul Michael Ramsey

Paul Michael Ramsey

February 5, 2026

Paul Michael Ramsey, 69, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family, Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Paul was born June 1, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa to Donald and Emmabell Ramsey.  Paul lived life loud, fast, and full of fun. Paul was the kind of guy who could turn any gathering into a good time and...

David Lee Kahler

David Lee Kahler

February 4, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for David Lee Kahler, 74, of Indianola who passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Visitation will be held prior to services from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

David was born the son of...

Eleanor Jane Smith

Eleanor Jane Smith

February 4, 2026

Eleanor Jane Smith, 101, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away February 4, 2026 at The Village in Indianola. No services are planned at this time.

Eleanor was born February 19, 1924 in Gladbrook, Iowa to Roy Milton and Ruth Esther (Bruene) Koster and joined a sister Ethel Maurine. She was a graduate of Gladbrook High School and received...

William Edwards, Jr.

William Edwards, Jr.

February 2, 2026

Celebration of Life Visitation for William Edwards, Jr, 65, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 in Indianola, will be held 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 8 at the American Legion Post 165, 105 West 1st Ave, Indianola, IA.

William is survived his children, Kelly (Malcolm Watson) Robinson, Alan (Allison) Edwards; grandchildren, David Edwards,...

Marilyn Mae Fils

Marilyn Mae Fils

February 1, 2026

Marilyn Mae Fils, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Westview Indianola Care Center where she had resided for the past several years. Prior to moving to Indianola, she was a longtime resident of Creston, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 a.m. March 7, 2026 at The First United Methodist Church...

Brenda Renee Langstraat Bui

Brenda Renee Langstraat Bui

January 31, 2026

Brenda Renee Langstraat Bui, 52, of Chicago, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2026.

On August 8, 1973, Brenda Renee was born to her loving parents, Phil and Karen Langstraat, and welcomed by her sister, Juleen.  In 1975 the Langstraat family moved to Indianola, Iowa, where they welcomed another daughter, Jana,...

Theresa "Terri" Ann Henson

Theresa "Terri" Ann Henson

January 28, 2026

Theresa "Terri" Ann Henson, born on September 27, 1949 to Jim and Ellen Dooley, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2026. She grew up in Van Meter, Iowa, attended Van Meter schools, and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Des Moines. She went on to become a licensed practical nurse working with Dr. Overton and Dr. Garcia, followed by...

Rachel Ann Hall

Rachel Ann Hall

January 26, 2026

Services for Rachel Ann Hall, 73, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, will be held 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., prior to service at the funeral home, where family will be present to greet friends. Graveside services will be...

Richard Charles Runyan

Richard Charles Runyan

January 23, 2026

Richard Runyan was born on December 4, 1950, to Stanley and Maxine Runyan in Indianola, Iowa. After a long and courageous battle, Richard is now at peace with the Lord.

Richard grew up in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School. He spent his entire adult life living in or around the Indianola area, a place he...

Lillian Faye Williams

Lillian Faye Williams

January 21, 2026

Services for Lillian Faye Williams, 94, who passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at...

Doris Ann Webster

Doris Ann Webster

January 21, 2026

Celebration of Life Services for Doris Ann Webster, 79, of Indianola, who passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, with her loving children by her side, will be held 2:30 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  The family will greet friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m., prior to services...

Betty Jean Dickey

Betty Jean Dickey

January 20, 2026

Betty Jean (McCloney) Dickey was born in Osceola, Iowa, on October 29, 1943, to Russell and Louise McCloney. Betty grew up in Osceola, with her younger brother Robert, where her favorite childhood activity was riding her bike.

Betty was always a very motivated and involved student, in activities ranging from theater, chorus, band, and "Future Teachers." She...

Jim Schee

Jim Schee

January 14, 2026

Celebration of Life Services for Leland James Schee, 85, of Indianola, who passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at home, will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Inurnment of cremains will follow services in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

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Geraldine "Geri" Cutts

Geraldine "Geri" Cutts

January 14, 2026

A Memorial Mass for Geraldine "Geri" Cutts, 85, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola.  Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Geri is survived by her...

Dena Marie Hall

Dena Marie Hall

January 13, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for Dena Marie Hall, 58, of Indianola who passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Des Moines surrounded by her family, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Dena lived her life for...

David Llewellyn Churchill

David Llewellyn Churchill

January 12, 2026

The world became less bright on January 12, with the passing of David Churchill, with his wife, Diane ńee Shelby, at his side. David passed from lung cancer, a side effect of his service as a Seabee for the United States Navy, from his time in Vietnam's exposure to agent orange. He never complained.

David was born...

K. Nadine Johnson

K. Nadine Johnson

January 11, 2026

Services for K. Nadine Johnson, 93, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, who passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  The family will greet friends prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  Burial will follow services in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Nadine...

Larry Lee Pierce

Larry Lee Pierce

January 9, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for Larry Lee Pierce, 86, of Lucas, Iowa, who passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  A private family burial will be held in the Eicher Cemetery, Washington, Iowa.

Larry Pierce came from modest means and worked his...

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